Speak Sell Shine® 2026 Brings Experts and Top Speakers to Washington, D.C. for Interviews at National Press Club

Authors, executives and thought leaders from across the country will be featured during the October 5–6 Speak Sell Shine® experience in Washington, D.C.

ALEXANDRIA, DC, UNITED STATES, September 28, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A hand-selected group of authors, executives, educators, consultants and thought leaders from across the country will gather in Washington, D.C., October 5–6 for Speak Sell Shine^® 2026, a two-day media and speaker development experience presented by SPEAKERS Magazine.

The public-facing centerpiece of the event will be the Speak Sell Shine^® VIP Reception and Top Speaker Awards Program, held Monday, October 5, from 3–6 p.m. ET at the historic Howard Theatre.

Working journalists, multimedia journalists, producers and podcasters are invited to attend and cover the program. Press passes are available for credentialed and working media. The public is also welcome to attend.

Opening the reception will be Kim Jordan, the Washington, D.C.-based ASCAP Award-winning producer and gospel-jazz artist, who will help set the tone for the afternoon.

The event gives reporters and attendees access to a diverse roster of emerging and established experts whose work touches leadership, education, financial wellness, artificial intelligence, diversity, workforce development, social justice, entrepreneurship and community impact.

The 2026 program continues Tuesday, October 6, with a media luncheon and interviews at the National Press Club.

Meet Speak Sell Shine^® Cohort IV:
Celeste Warren
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Consultant | TEDx Speaker | Author | Non-Profit Founder
CrwDiversity.com

Darius Ross
Author | Real Estate Capital Advisor | Leadership & Wealth Architect
DariusARoss.com

Ronalda Sullivan
Air Force Veteran | Author | Coach | Founder, Dream Differently
RonaldaSullivan.com

Thelma Young
Life Coach | Speaker | Financial Controller
CoachThelmaYoung.com

J.J. Conway
Real Estate Investment Expert & Speaker | Host, “Ladies of Wealth” Podcast
JJConway.org

Dr. Kevin D. Neal
TEDx Speaker | Author | Leadership Consultant | Corporate Trainer
DrKDNeal.com

Dr. Helen Holton
Leadership Strategist | Executive Coach | Author | Gallup-Certified Coach
DrHelenHolton.com

Rev. Dr. Ronald Bonner
Author | Scholar | Social Justice Advocate and Facilitator
RonaldBonner.com

Dr. Josiah Jackson
Educational Excellence Expert | Parent Advocate | Leadership Speaker
JosiahJackson.com

Dr. Darla Bishop
Keynote & Corporate Speaker | Financial Wellness + Workforce Well-Being | Public Health Expert | Author
DarlaBishop.com

Gwendolyn Arrington
Founder & CEO, Arrington Innovative Solutions | AI Execution Architect for Regulated and Critical Environments
ArringtonIS.com

Speak Sell Shine^® will also bring together journalists, broadcasters and media professionals representing national, regional and Black media outlets.

Participating media guests include:
- Clara Wilkerson, Awarding-Winning TV Programming Executive
- Sharrarne Morton, SiriusXM Host and Producer
- Toni Draper, AFRO American Newspapers / AFRO.com
- Dr. Vikki Johnson, Washington, D.C. Radio
- Morgyn Wood, Black Information Network
- Clarence Brown, Heart & Soul Magazine
- Ashleigh Demi, Washington Association of Black Journalists and Red Carpet Correspondent
- Kelsey Nicole Nelson, Washington Association of Black Journalists and National Press Club Host Interviewer

The Howard Theatre program will include speaker presentations, recognition of participants and alumni, networking, red carpet coverage and opportunities for media to meet experts in person.

The event offers access to experts who can speak on timely topics including AI in regulated industries, financial wellness, education, workforce well-being, leadership, wealth building, diversity and inclusion, social justice, entrepreneurship and career reinvention.

“This event gives media professionals and meeting planners an opportunity to meet experts beyond the usual press release or cold pitch,” said Dr. Pam Perry, publisher of SPEAKERS Magazine and creator of Speak Sell Shine^®. “They can hear their stories, see them speak and determine who may be a strong fit for future interviews and events.”

Speak Sell Shine^® is hosted by Perry and Ryan Dohrn.

Media Coverage Information
Speak Sell Shine^® VIP Reception & Top Speaker Awards
Monday, October 5, 2026
3–6 p.m. ET
The Howard Theatre
620 T Street NW Washington, DC 20001

Press passes are available for working journalists, MMJs, producers and podcasters. The public is also welcome to attend.

Speak Sell Shine^® 2026
October 5–6, 2026
Howard Theatre | National Press Club

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